​We are fast approaching our annual Pop-Up Wedding Village event in partnership with Honeysuckle & Castle and Save The Date Magazine, and as it's our 5th anniversary, we can't help but reminisce about the fantastic 2017 event.

Proudly known as being the most unique wedding fayre in the East Midlands, as well as the original Pop-Up event, The Pop-Up Wedding Village really offers something special to its guests. Hosted at the picturesque Calke Abbey, there will be 65 of the finest wedding suppliers determined to impress with gorgeous, unique, creative and stylish inspiration at every turn. This isn't just your average wedding fayre!

Kindly sponsored by our industry favourites, Peaktipis and Every Occasion Marquees, the Pop-Up Wedding Village will not only be hosted in Calke Abbey's stunning Riding School, but also outdoor, under canvas areas where there will be food, drink, entertainment and LOTS of amazing suppliers for you to meet and be inspired by.

From wedding gowns to delicious cakes, photographers to floral arrangements, we have handpicked the best suppliers in the area to ensure our guests have the best experience imaginable.

As with previous years, the Pop-Up Wedding Village is going to be jam-packed with so much wedding gorgeousness and outdoor fun and as the event is in its 5th year, we want to make it bigger and better than ever. So if you're getting married soon and looking for some inspiration, book your tickets now!

With their love of typography and design combined with their commercial experience The Small Print Company explore the world of traditional letterpress print using antique presses, original type, beautiful papers and hand mixed inks.From initial inspirations through to brief to the finished article, their designs range from traditional to quirky – and anything in between. The Small Print Company love to produce hand drawn illustrations, handset metal type and work with beautiful thick, soft cotton paper and can produce equally striking beer mat coasters creating beautiful, personal and unique wedding stationery, packaging and gift items with a luxurious finish - complimenting your special day perfectly.www.smallprintcompany.co.uk

Dedicated to providing beautifully quirky, quality menswear and accessories, LV Made in England only select the highest quality fabrics, including Liberty of London floral cottons and official Harris Tweed wools, which they use to create limited runs of menswear accessories. Seeking out beautiful fabrics and prints that appeal to vintage lovers, and producing them using traditional methods to achieve the highest quality possible.Every accessory is sewn and finished by hand in their studio, with the greatest care and attention to detail.Need to know the difference between Self Tie and Pre Tied? Arrowhead or Butterfly? A visit to LV Made in England is a must!

A mobile wood fired pizza with a difference!After developing a passion for making and sharing ‘REAL’ handmade pizza for family and friends over the past seven years.The Rustic Crust are now serving delicious Neapolitan wood-fired pizza throughout Nottinghamshire and further afield.Experience the authentic wood fired Neapolitan Pizza, served fresh from The Rustic Crusts fabulous converted Land Rover defender 'Poppy'.Their delicious pizzas are made to order using the finest Italian ingredients and locally sourced produce, 100% handmade and cooked at 500°C in their custom-built stone oven. A perfect and unique addition for your special day.

Cathy, the fabulous and talented photographer of Oehlers blends the traditional with the modern, creating moving photos that authentically capture the emotion of your special occasion. Her approach is mostly unobtrusive but observant allowing her to naturally capture all the intricate details.

When taking photographs at a wedding Cathy's photographer husband Brian joins her as her wonderful assistant and second shooter. Together, they have mastered the ability to capture different perspectives of a wedding that combine to display the many different angles of a wedding and create a panoramic overview of your very special day.

Adam and his delightful team at Black Peppermint Food Company, don’t just serve up culinary delights, they really do go that extra mile to create the most memorable events.With a wealth of experience and enthusiasm they really do aim to create a bespoke catering service tailored around your individual requirements. Regardless of your themes, tastes or style you can work with Adam and his fabulously talented team to create the most incredible range of sumptuous ideas using the highest quality of local produce.

These guys will certainly get the toes tapping as they perform to all of our guests at the Pop Up Wedding Village and if the temptation is there…we do not mind the sporadic dance move or two!Come and be wowed by the entertaining and talented The Burgundy's on Sunday 24th April at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire - A Nottingham-based band who provide the very best in live music entertainment.

With an extensive range of covers and a unique sound, The Burgundys are ideal for any kind of private function or social event. Being one of the youngest and most exciting live bands on the scene, brimming with energy, fantastic stage presence and breath-taking harmonies, the boys will get you onto your feet, singing and dancing the night away!

We have so many awesome wedding companies, who specialise in outdoor fun for all occasions, joining us at the next Pop Up Wedding Village…how cool is the Little Creative Caravan!

The Little Creative Caravan is a versitle creative space perfect for any event.The decor has been designed to suit all occasions and genders and offers a wide range of services...but most of all it can become whatever you want to it be...

Goodness, we cannot tell you how delighted we are to have the fabulous Peaktipis joining us for the third year on the trot at the 2016 Pop Up Wedding Village. It goes without saying that, Peaktipis are the premier supplier in the Midlands and surrounding areas of utterly gorgeous and distinctive giant tipis for Weddings and events - winning the Wedding Industry Awards for ‘Best Marquee Provider’ within the East Midlands 2015 AND 2016. Wow, congratulations Peaktipis! Peaktipis stunning tipis definitely help give the wow factor to ensure your event is memorable for all the right reasons. Kindly sponsoring the 2016 Pop Up Wedding Village, please come and 'take a peek under their cosy canvas' and see the magical atmosphere for yourself.www.peaktipis.co.uk

Inspired by lush English meadows and woodland glades, Emily utilises her artistic background and creative flare to create unique flower combinations; often incorporating the natural flowers that surround her Whittington studio, along with flowers she has lovingly grown herself. This is truly taking floristry back to its routes (or should that be 'roots') and this extra care certainly pays off in the final floral creations! When it comes to weddings, these creations really blossom as Emily is dedicated to ensuring all your requests are fulfilled. By using fresh, local and seasonal blooms your flower arrangements will provide and entire sense sensation that will evoke an invigorating feel to the ambience of your day.http://www.emilywisherartisanflorist.co.uk

A childhood passion for designing, baking and decorating breath-taking cakes lies at the heart of this humble business. Having only recently realised her dream, Amy is driven and enthusiastic when it comes to transforming her clients cake dreams into a reality! Not only do these bespoke cakes deliver on stunning design, they also deliver on delicious taste; as only the finest ingredients are used. Keen to cater for all, The SugarPod Cakery also offer a gluten free option as opposed to the usual wheat based cake - and you can be assured that there is no sacrifice on taste! I'll let the cakes do the talking now...

The wonderful thing about HBA Photography is that the talented individuals behind it are a married couple themselves - so they understand perfectly both the importance of a wedding day and how to capture those precious memories on camera. Their aim is to provide an unobtrusive and friendly service where they can create beautiful images without you even realising the camera is there. They certainly achieve this aim and so much more!

When it comes to planning a wedding, what's the first thing you ladies think of... your dream venue? Your desired colour scheme? Or your perfect dress? It is very often the latter, and rightly so too! Feeling beautiful in your own skin is never of more importance than on your Wedding day, and what you wear forms a significant part of that... That's where the sister act behind Lori G Bridal Studio get to work their magic! With a stunning selection of designer wedding dresses, along with gorgeous accessories - including hair pieces, veils and shoes - their aim is to provide a relaxed environment in which you can truly find the dress of your dreams. This experience is by appointment only and thus ensures you receive undivided attention and that all important breathing space to try on dresses to your hearts content!http://www.lorigbridal.co.uk

Are you looking to add a memorable and fully functional focal point to the setting of your wedding day, which will be a talking point for your guests long after the day itself? The British Bus Bar certainly fulfils this criteria in tremendous style. As an original 1960's London Routemaster, this iconically British transport symbol has been lovingly and expertly restored to its former glory! Equipped with a fully licensed bar on the lower deck and a stylish hospitality area on the upper deck, it really does offer a unique experience to enhance the atmosphere of your special day...

Clearly, Our Wedding Videographers are passionate about video, its easily recognisable that they love what it has to offer and recognise the value within it. Their goals reflect process, professionalism and the quality of their work. Therefore, we have the great pleasure of not only having the Our Wedding Videographers team exhibiting at the Pop Up Wedding Village but also filming and capturing the special parts of the day. Like all married couples-to-be, we would like to look back, enjoy and treasure those special memories with a modern twist in years to come! ​www.ourweddingvideographers.co.uk

We love Pretty Fancy Cakes…they've never failed to be fancy! ​Pretty Fancy Cakes was established in 2012 by Faye through a love of baking. This is your opportunity meet Faye to create an exquisite centre piece for your special day.Vintage? Traditional? Ivory? White? In need of inspiration? A free consultation service by appointment means that you can share your ideas with Faye, and with her love for cakes and her ability to use lots of pretty details, together you really can create something truly amazing.

Finding the perfect, well-fitted outfit for your big day is a must!Brigdens is as well known for branded quality clothing as it is for its choice of quality ready made suits and jackets. It’s reputation for service and quality has always been first class . The tailoring traditions from the late 1800’s have been upheld, and today they still carry out the clothing alterations in their own tailoring workshop allowing them to create you a near perfect fit on off the peg garments as well as personally tailored ones.​Their hire wear departments stock large selections of try on samples as well as colour and fabric samples for detailed colour matching and the staff are well trained to talk you through the wide selection of products available for wedding hire and will take all the appropriate measurements to make sure all garments fit perfectly on the day.

This beautiful floral design company run by Wendy Anderson specialises in breath taking wedding and bespoke floristry. Button holes, beautiful bouquets stunning centrepieces are just part of what Wendy can create. She also has gorgeous props to hire. Using your ideas and inspiration, Wendy will work closely with you from your initial consultation to ensure that every aspect of your styling, colour scheme and theme (and budget) are met making all of your floral dreams a reality. A meeting with her is a must.

Kedleston Hall is positioned in a truly breathtaking setting with so much glamour,grandeur and historic charm. It really is no wonder that Kedleston Hall experienced a taste of Hollywood magic when ‘The Duchess’ film crew selected the property to film a range of stunning scenes from the period blockbuster!This exciting partnership with the National Trust means that a dedicated member of the Honeysuckle & Castle team will be on hand to guide, assist and work alongside you to create your dream day. Our passionate team has a wealth of experience and is committed to ensure your day flows effortlessly from start to finish...a service that every bride & groom requires and deserve when marrying at Kedleston Hall.Approached through the breath-taking Marble Hall, the Saloon is a stunning setting for your ceremony, with its beautiful domed ceilings, Italianate decorations and paintings of Roman ruins.Leading out onto the South Lawns, you're celebrations can continue with a Drinks Reception in the gardens, before your wedding breakfast commences in Caesars Hall or in the Great Kitchen. Larger celebrations can be hosted within a Marquee or Tipis within the stunning grounds of Kedleston Hall with beautiful views back towards the Hall, and parkland. www.honeysuckleandcastle.co.uk/wedding-venues/kedleston-hall-weddings

The Old Manor House Bakery will proudly be found at the Pop Up Wedding Village on April 24th showcasing the fabulous "Libby-Loo". Who's "Libby-Loo" I hear you ask...Well, Libby-Loo is their adorable, and mobile, Citroen HY Van containing cake, cake and more cake!

Now available to hire, Libby-Loo has been lovingly converted to serve award winning coffee's, tea's and delicious, home-made cakes, pastries and cookies acting as a real showstopper at all kinds of events. Who needs a cake table when you can have a cake van!

For the second concetitive year we are DELIGHTED to have the fabulous, Wedding Industry Award Finalist, Derbyshire based bridal gown designer Elizabeth Malcolm join us at the 2016 Pop Up Wedding Village. As always, Elizabeth will be showcasing a classic collection of bespoke wedding gowns ready to inspire.We will let Elizabeth's gowns do the talking... www.elizabethmalcolm.co.uk

With an impressive stock of high quality items available to hire including quirky photo booths, pretty dance floors, wow factor giant love letters, led uplighting, draping, stunning star cloths and many other items, Distinct Event Solutions specialise in adding fun, glamorous and 'distinct' touches to all kinds of events including weddings.A regular visitor to the Riding School, Calke Abbey, come and meet Jason and his Distinct Event Solutions team at the Pop Up Wedding Village on Sunday 24th April to discover something special!http://www.distinct-events.co.uk/

The lovely Rachel at Wedding Event Design Studio has everything you need to decorate any wedding space from a church isle to marquee table tops. With beautiful centrepieces such as candelabras, glass & crystal ware and stunning coordinating linens with chair sashes to tie the details all together, it’s a one stop shop for wedding loveliness. www.weddingeventdesignstudio.co.uk

Photo booths come in all shapes and sizes these days but how about something a bit different! The Sunburst photo booth comes on wheels in the form of a London black cab. It can be parked almost anywhere and can even be situated inside some larger venues! Hours of fun to be had by all.​www.sunburstevents.com/taxi-photo-booth

Keep up to date with the latestPOP UP WEDDING VILLAGE news!

As we're fast approaching the 2018 Pop Up Wedding Village, on Sunday 15th April 2018 at Calke Abbey, keep up to date with all of our latest news and announcements. We have so much wedding gorgeousness and fun lined up for you...we're bursting with excitement!